HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST I

Office of Human Resources

Are you detail oriented, highly organized, and passionate about delivering great customer service? Join the Office of Human Resources at the University of Missouri as a Human Resources Specialist I on our recruitment team. This position will play a vital role in supporting the processing of unpaid appointments for units across the university.
In this position, you will coordinate background checks, review and finalize unpaid appointment submissions, and act as a key point of contact for departments and hiring supervisors. This role will be instrumental in streamlining and improving processes related to unpaid appointments. You'll also provide front-desk support and assist with other recruitment operations as needed.

Key Responsibilities:
* Background Check Coordination - Process all background check requests for unpaid appointments, collaborating with recruiters and hiring managers
* Unpaid Appointment Processing - Review and process unpaid appointment submissions in accordance with university policies and procedures
* OHR Front Desk Support - Greet and assist in person visitors and HR inbox management
* Customer Service - Partner with departments and supervisors to offer guidance and build strong rapport to support the unpaid appointments process
* Support Recruitment Efforts - Assist with job postings, candidate screening, and reference checks as needed.

Why You'll Love This Role:
* You'll play a key role in supporting university operations and academic excellence.
* You'll collaborate with a supportive team of HR professionals in a fast-paced environment.
* You'll have the opportunity to learn and grow across multiple areas of HR, including compliance, customer service, and recruitment.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 pm

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

* Experience in Human Resources, administrative support, or higher education
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to manage ongoing projects and work flows efficiently
* Familiarity with HR software such as eRecruit

Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Grade: GGS-07

University Title: Human Resources Specialist I

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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